Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $47,810 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.99
10th percentile $26,970
90th percentile $66,110
Employed locally 810
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,970
    25th
    $38,160
    50th (median)
    $47,810
    75th
    $56,960
    90th
    $66,110

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 59% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,340
    District of Columbia $62,470
    Napa, CA $60,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,950

    Nearby metros — Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,480
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,710
    Wisconsin $48,860
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $48,760
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $48,050
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,810

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,240
    Customer Service Representatives $36,070
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,230
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,760
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $33,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Hilton Head Island, SC is $22.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.34 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salaries?

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 2.8% below the national median of $49,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $26,970 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,160.